Best Schools in West University, Houston, TX
West University, Houston, TX has 13 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 16,178 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in West University meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West University, Houston, TX
The top high schools in West University, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bellaire H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3170 Students
2. Lamar H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3125 Students
Best Middle Schools in West University, Houston, TX
The top middle schools in West University, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lanier Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1434 Students
2. Pershing Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1390 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West University, Houston, TX
The top elementary schools in West University, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West University El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1114 Students
2. Horn El
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 751 Students
3. Twain El
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Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 907 Students
4. Poe El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 790 Students
5. Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1076 Students
6. Longfellow El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students
7. School At St George Place
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 782 Students
8. St Mark's Episcopal School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mark's Episcopal School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 453 Students
9. St Vincent De Paul Catholic School
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Projected Test Scores
St Vincent De Paul Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 504 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West University, Houston, TX
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West University, Houston, TX has a total population of 36,208 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 84% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West University, Houston, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood West University, Houston, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West University, Houston, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West University, Houston, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit West University, Houston, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West University, Houston, TX
How many schools are in West University, Houston, TX?
West University, Houston, TX has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 16,178 students in total.
How do schools in West University perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in West University score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in West University meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West University?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations